Band: Fast Romantics EP: Kidcutter Fast Romantics will be celebrating the release of Kidcutter, an EP follow-up to their 2009 debut full-length. Originally hailing from Calgary, the band is comprised of Matthew Angus (vocals, guitar), Laurna Germscheid (keys, vocals), Jeffrey Lewis (bass), John de Jesus (guitar) and Alan Reain (drums). Although Kidcutter has been available […]

Date of show: April 5, 2011 Daniel Romano had the packed crowd at The Dakota Tavern completely captivated form the moment he started his set. He began with “Time Forgot (To Change My Heart),” which is also the song that starts off his latest, Sleep Beneath the Willow. Romano brought along backing band The Trilliums, […]

[Note: Oh No Forest Fires are joined by a friend in this photo.] Date of show: April 1, 2011 Reunion shows are usually a party. Oh No Forest Fires made sure their big reunion show, their first time playing together in over a year (save the night before in Barrie), was worth it for all […]

Band: Figurines Album: Figurines Denmark’s Figurines have released their fourth full-length album, the first since 2007’s When The Deer Wore Blue. Although the album does not stray far in sound from their previous work, Figurines breathes a new life. In fact, the band had almost completely called it quits after losing 2 members. Fortunately, the […]

Band: Graydon James & the Young Novelists EP: A Small Town Eulogy Graydon James & the Young Novelists are releasing A Small Town Eulogy, an EP follow up to their 2009 40-track double album Goodnight, Young Novelist. The Toronto-based 6-piece is comprised of Graydon James (vocals, acoustic guitar), Laura Spink (vocals), Noel Di Tosto (electric […]

Artist: Matthew Maaskant Album: Believe It Or Not, This Is The Place Matthew Maaskant is a true artist, dipping his toes in both photography and music. With recording/production work under his belt, it’s not surprising that Maaskant’s debut album Believe It Or Not, This Is The Place sounds like an album Maaskant has been working […]

[Note: Apologies to Gavin Maguire who missed this, as he was on stage when the shots were purchased.] Date of show: March 29, 2011 Shot of choice: vodka and whiskey Peter Elkas’ smooth vocals can captivate an audience on its own, but combined with his skilful guitar work, Elkas is sure to impress. Joined by […]

Saturday, March 26, 2011 Huddle – 9:45PM @ The Horseshoe Tavern Toronto’s Huddle opened up the night. The band is Clay Jones, Mark Satterthwaite, David Lucas, and Ted Wilson, with new member Craig Hopkins. Their pop-rock music features additional beats and sounds transmitted via iPod. Huddle started their set to a rather sparse crowd, which […]

Artist: Daniel Romano Album: Sleep Beneath the Willow Daniel Romano may be known as the frontman of Attack in Black, or as one third of Daniel, Fred and Julie, or as a collaborator/producer, notably with City and Colour (including graphic design for Juno-nominated [Recording Packing of the Year] Bring Me Your Love), but Romano’s solo […]

Friday, March 25, 2011 D-Sisive – 9:30PM @ The Horseshoe Tavern D-Sisive kicked off a night of Juno nominees at the Horseshoe Tavern and boy did he kick it off with a bang. He brought along KC Roberts and the Live Revolution to back up his MC skills, the band comprised of guitar, keys, drums, […]